Maine Educational Assessments
| Assessment | Dates | Window | Delivery | Required Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access for ELLs (English Language Proficiency) | January 4 – February 26, 2027 | — | K: Paper 1-12: Online |
English Learners K-12 |
| Alternate Access for ELLs (English Language Proficiency) | January 4 – February 26, 2027 | — | Paper/Pencil | English Learners K-12 with Significant Cognitive Disabilities |
| Maine Through Year Assessment: Mathematics & Reading | Fall (Required): Sept 14 – Oct 23, 2026 Winter (Optional): Jan 4 – Feb 12, 2027 Spring (Required): Apr 12 – May 28, 2027 |
5 Weeks Regular Administration; 1 Week Makeup Window | Online | Grades 3-8 & 2nd Year of High School |
| Maine Science Assessment | Grades 5 & 8: May 10 – May 21, 2027 High School: Apr 1 – April 16, 2027 |
2 Weeks |
Online | Grades 5, 8 & 3rd Year of High School |
| MSAA: Mathematics & ELA/Literacy |
March – April, 2027 Exact Dates TBD |
6 Weeks | Online | Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities; Grades 3-8 & 3rd Year of High School |
| MSAA Science |
March 9 – April, 2026 Exact Dates TBD |
6 Weeks | Online | Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities; Grades 5, 8 & 3rd Year of High School |
National & International Assessments
| Assessment | Dates | Required Participants |
|---|---|---|
| National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) | N/A | Mathematics and Reading Grades 4, 8 & 12 and U.S. History and Civics Grade 8 at sampled schools |
| Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) | N/A | International survey of principals and teachers at grades 7, 8, and 9 at sampled schools |
| Program for International Students Assessment (PISA) Field Test | N/A | Math, Reading, and Science age 15 at sampled schools |
| International Computer Literacy & Information Literacy Study (ICILS) | N/A | Grade 8, Computer & Information Literacy at sampled schools |
| Progress in International Reading Literacy (PIRLS) | N/A | Grade 4 Reading achievement in literary experience and reading to acquire and use information at sampled schools |
| Trends in Mathematics & Science Study (TIMSS) | January - March, 2027 | Grades 4 & 8 Mathematics & Reading at sampled schools |